Number: RL34594 Title: Farm Commodity Programs in the 2008 Farm Bill Authors: Jim Monke, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: This report describes the farm commodity programs in the 2008 farm bill for the major crops such as wheat, corn, cotton, rice and soybeans. It also discusses the important policy developments in the new law compared to prior law. Pages: 29 Date: September 30, 2008